Economics of Maintenance for Grand Rapids Auto Owners
November 26, 2023
Buying a new car in Grand Rapids is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Grand Rapids who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be havi... More
Technician Training at Tuffy Grand Rapids
April 9, 2023
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive professio... More
Severe Service Requirements
September 27, 2022
A lot of Grand Rapids drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Grand Rapids, Michigan
September 21, 2022
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Grand Rapids, Michigan : emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Grand Rapids motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehi... More
Gas Savings in Grand Rapids: Sharpen Your Pencil
September 13, 2022
High gas prices in Grand Rapids increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Grand Rapids vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like sche... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
September 9, 2022
At Tuffy Grand Rapids we've had a lot of Grand Rapids customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Michigan . The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
September 8, 2022
If you've ever been driving around Grand Rapids and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your fie... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Grand Rapids, Michigan
August 29, 2022
The median age for cars in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Grand Rapids we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Grand Rapids area, bring it into Tuffy Grand Rapids for high-... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Grand Rapids, Michigan
August 14, 2022
Myths passed around our Grand Rapids, Michigan community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern de... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Grand Rapids
August 7, 2022
The hottest Michigan news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Grand Rapids. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Grand Rapi... More